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Yaesu Vertex FTA 550 Aa VHF Handheld

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Part numbers : RX1-11-12461 , FTA-550 AA , 11-12461
Unit of Measure: EA

216.44 EUR / EA 216.44 EUR 216.44 € excl. VAT

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The Yaesu FTA-550 AA is a handheld VHF airband transceiver supplied in the AA alkaline battery-tray configuration. It provides communication capability on the aircraft COM band and includes VOR and ILS navigation display functions on the NAV band.

  • COM band: 118.000–136.975 MHz
  • NAV band: 108.000–117.975 MHz
  • 5 W AM PEP transmit output; 1.5 W carrier output
  • 43 x 43 mm full dot-matrix LCD with backlight and dimmer
  • 200 memory channels with up to 15 alphanumeric characters per channel
  • Icon-driven menu system and USB programming cable supplied for use with optional PC programming software
  • IPX5 water-protection rating
  • Tested to MIL-STD-810F

The FTA-550 AA package is supplied with an alkaline battery tray, 12 V DC power cable, antenna, belt clip, headset adapter and USB programming cable. This version is supplied with an alkaline battery tray rather than a rechargeable battery pack.

VOR and ILS functions are supplemental navigation aids only and are not intended as a substitute for primary VOR or landing-service equipment.

Manufacturer part number: FTA-550 AA

Documentation: Yaesu FTA-550 operating manual | Yaesu FTA-550 product information

Overview

The YAESU FTA-550 is packed with features, yet very affordable. Boasting an oversize full dot matrix LCD display, the FTA-550 Airband Transceiver provides full communication on the Aircraft communications Band and additionally provides VOR and LOC navigation features on the "NAV" band. The FTA-550 includes NOAA weather band monitoring and the capability of programming up to 200 memory channels with a quick and easy channel recall feature. The brand new easy to operate menu system is icon driven making it simple to navigate through all of the powerful features this transceiver has to offer. Additionally the FTA-550 can easily be reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Programming software and the supplied USB programming cable.

Note: The FTA-550 AA comes with an Alkaline Battery Tray (it does not include a Rechargeable Battery).

Features

Now Meets MIL-STD-810F

  • The FTA-550 has now been tested and complies with the Military Standard MIL-STD-810F. Similar to commercial Land Mobile radios, all current Yaesu Airband Transceivers have been tested for durability against Low temperatures, High temperatures, Shock, Vibration, Dust and Rain, ensuring many years of rugged use.

Easy to Operate Menu system

  • The FTA-550 comes configured with an easy to operate icon driven menu system. The displays and menu settings are logically configured for a more intuitive user interface.

Huge Dot Matrix Display (160 x 160 dots)

  • The FTA-550 features a huge 1.7" x 1.7" full dot matrix LCD display with full backlight and dimmer. The high resolution display makes it easier to view all the great features the FTA-550 has to offer.

VOR Navigation Display

  • When the FTA-550 receives a VOR signal, the display will automatically switch to the NAV band screen which shows a CDI based on the received signal.

200 Memory channels with up to 15 Alphanumeric characters

  • The FTA-550 can store up to 200 Memory channels for quick and easy retrieval. With the capability of using up to 15 Alphanumeric characters per name the FTA-550 allows for a better channel description.

Specifications

  • 25kHz & 8.33kHz spacing
  • 5 Watts TX Output Power (Airband: AM 5W P.E.P. type, 1.5W carrier)
  • Huge 1.7" x 1.7" Full Dot Matrix display (160 x 160 Dots)
  • ILS Navigation Display
  • NOAA Weather Channel receive*
  • NOAA Weather Alert*
  • 200 Memory Channels with 15 alphanumeric characters
  • Back-lit Keypad and display with dimmer
  • Water Protection -IPX5 Rating
  • Loud Audio (800 mW)
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty


In The Box

  • Cigarette Lighter DC Converter
  • Helical Antenna
  • Belt Clip
  • Headset Adapter Cable
  • Alkaline Battery Tray
  • USB Cable
  • Ferrite Core




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